A MSIF is a hygienic, safe, medically supervised healthcare environment where people can inject drugs, obtained elsewhere, under the supervision of trained health professionals. It offers a compassionate, person-centred service which reduces the harms associated with drug injecting. A MSIF can help health service staff to reach and support vulnerable and marginalised people, who often do not, cannot, or no longer engage with existing health services. There are now approximately 90 of these facilities worldwide, in Europe, Canada, and Australia. There is significant evidence gathered from these facilities of their benefits to people who use drugs and the wider society

You can find more info on MSIF by clicking here > MSIF FAQ 

Health and client dignity are a critical part of this holistic support, and this is a great opportunity for a Nurse to be an enthusiastic, passionate and client-focused leader. This is a unique opportunity for any nurse to develop skills in terms of planning and start-up of an innovative program to support the overall health and wellbeing of the client group that we serve.  This is the first MSIF to be developed and opened in Ireland and being involved with this will allow the successful candidate to bring innovative practice into the area of homelessness and working with people who inject drugs (PWID). 

Main Responsibilities

• Optimise health by saving lives and reducing injury from the negative effects associated with drug use
• Effectively intervene in the event of drug overdose
• Provide access to health and social welfare services for a marginalised and difficult to reach population
• Uphold and promote the dignity of all people who use our service and promote awareness and understanding in the community
• Foster social inclusion and client participation in the operation of MSIC
• Observe and monitor client’s wellbeing throughout their visit to MSIF.  
• Use communication skills to develop rapport with clients.
• Provide opportunistic interventions for safer injecting and health promotion.
• Engage with clients to identify health needs and refer to local health and welfare services.
• Follow the clinical nurse manager's direction and assist as required during client emergencies.
• Use observation and communication skills to maintain a safe, therapeutic environment
• Undertake a clinical role under MSIF’s Internal Management protocol, clinical policies, and procedures. 
• Record all client observations and/or interactions on the relevant MSIF forms, and MSIF clinical database.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and managers to achieve MSIF’s objectives. 
• Participate in clinical quality improvement and research activities.
• Develop and maintain skills in overdose management, incident de-escalation and management, infection control, vein care and safer injecting practices, and health promotion.
• Treat colleagues, neighbours, local service providers and visitors to the service with dignity and respect.
• Participate and comply with all quality management systems and processes.

The above job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post.

Person Specification 

• A relevant 3rd-level qualification in Nursing (general/psychiatric) 
• Minimum 2 years post-registration experience 
• Minimum of 1 year’s experience working in a low-threshold environment 
• Ability to demonstrate strong interpersonal and decision-making skills 

Salary                 Starting at €37,874 to €51,935 DOE (Part-time is pro rata of these points)

Contract            Permanent

Hours                 Full time and part-time available

Location             MSIF, Riverbank, Dublin 9 

Training

Below is an outline of training MQI will provide to successful candidates to ensure their success and equipped for the role within MSIF. This is not an exhaustive list of training provided but an overview of key areas: 

Please note this role is continuously advertised until all vacancies are filled, and interviews will be conducted throughout the duration of the campaign. 

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